Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Secondhand cookware shop Seasoned opens on Broad Street

Sometimes, you really need a set of tart tins — but really don't want to pay William-Sonoma, top-dollar price.

The answer might just be Broad Street's latest edition, Seasoned, New Orleans' first store devoted exclusively to the sale of secondhand cookware.

Located underneath a barber shop at 1016 N. Broad St., Seasoned opened quietlylast month, stocking its shelves with everything from waffle irons and cocktail shakers to whisks and copper teapots. The range of vintage cookware is some of the city's finest, with a selection of used cookbooks and magazines covering a range of eras and (often quirky) culinary topics. A DIY area for making coffee and tea while browsing makes the experience feel homey and welcoming, as if asking to borrow a spatula from a neighbor.

"You can always buy [secondhand cookware] online," Seasoned writes in its mission statement. "However, when you do this, you miss the opportunity to explore the merchandise more carefully and compare notes with another cook. We have cookbooks, magazines, free coffee and all the inspiration you need to reclaim your kitchen."